Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Wednesday, November 18, 2009. The beloved wife of the late Herbert Hamilton, Sr.; mother of Herbert Hamilton, Jr. and Dora Ann Koontz; sister of Clara Louise Meehan; grandmother of Stephanie Carter, Stephen Covil and Robert Hamilton. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Hamilton''s Life Celebration on Friday, November 19, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, November 20 from 9 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

The beloved son of Karen and Jim Wilder; brother of Jeffrey R, Eric F. and Nicholas E. Wall; grandson of Jimmy and Judy Wilder and Phyllis Wall, also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, November 21 at 9:00am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Annapolis, MD. Interment St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery.

On Monday, November 16, 2009; the beloved father of Maurice Hawkins; son of James A. and the late Mary Hawkins; brother of Connie L. Jackson, Joyce S.(David) Cole, Ann K., Jozef W. and Edward L. Hawkins. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Hawkins' Life Celebration on Friday, November 20 from 9AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Denise Cibak, age 77, a seven year resident of Edgewater, MD and formerly a resident of Temple Hills, MD for 30 years died on Sunday, November 15 at the University of MD Medical Center in Baltimore, MD of natural causes. Born on November 3, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, Denise was a graduate of East Pittsburgh High School and worked at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, MD for more than 20 years in the school's cafeteria. Denise was the beloved wife of the late Edward G. Cibak; mother of Kim, James and Craig Cibak and Dana Carpenter; mother in law of Deirdre and Joanna Cibak and Dwayne Carpenter; grandmother of Kyle, Kristen, Kevin, Matthew, Justin, Benjamin, Michele and Joseph. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Friends are invited to Denises Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Funeral service and interment will be held in Pittsburgh, PA at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

On Saturday, November 14, 2009; the beloved husband of Nancy Midziolek; father of Anthony and Mary Midziolek. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr Midziolek's Life Celebration on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 11:00AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please sign the gusetbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

William R. Buckmaster â€œBillâ€, age 47, a 15-year resident of Edgewater, MD died on Saturday November 14 at his residence. Born October 22, 1962 in Baltimore, MD, Bill was the owner of WRB Gas Works in Edgewater, MD. Bill was an avid golfer and Ravens fan, loved fishing and crabbing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Debby L. Buckmaster, his children, William R. Buckmaster, Jr. of Edgewater, Rachel Byrd Buckmaster of Annapolis, MD; his siblings, Daniel Buckmaster and Bonnie Jo Asquith, both of Stevensville, MD, Terry Griffey of Arnold, MD and Tammy Blumenauer of Denton, MD; and his father Eulie Buckmaster of Arnold. He was also the son of the late Mary Pantall. Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, November 18, from 4pm until funeral services begin at 6pm. Interment private.

On Wednesday, November 11, 2009, the beloved husband of the late Ruth Warren; fatther of Paul Warren; grandfather of Jennifer and Joseph Warren. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebration on Friday, November 20 from 10:30AM until Memorial Mass at 11:00AM at St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic Church, 9475 Annapolis Rd. Lanham, MD. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, December 23 at 11:00AM. Please sign guestbook at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

James J. Bellay "Jim", a 30 year resident of Bowie, MD and previously of Warren, Ohio, died suddenly on Wednesday November 11, at the Bowie Health Center. Jim was 53. Born February 5, 1956 in Warren, Ohio, and was a 1974 graduate of Warren Harding High School, and recieved a B.S Pharmacy degree in 1979 from Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. Jim also recieved a Pharmacy D. degree from the University of Maryland in 2002. He was employed as a Clinical Pharmacist with United Healthcare. Jim enjoyed scuba diving, sports and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Bellay,of Bowie, whom he married in 1979, his son Gregory Bellay of Bowie,his mother Cecelia C. Bellay and his brother Gregory Bellay, both of Cortland, Ohio. Friends are invited to celebrate Jim's life on Saturday November 14 at 1pm at Belair Baptist Church, 2801 Belair Drive, Bowie, MD 20715. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice in Jim's memory. Arrangements are by the George P, Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Kevin Foley Humphrey of Grasonville, MD died on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, MD of natural causes after a lengthy illness.

 

Born September 3, 1946 to the late Kenneth and Patricia Foley, her formative years were spent in Clifton, VA, before moving to Fairfax, VA. She attended East Carolina University and was a member of Alpha Zi Delta sorority. After college, Kevin traveled through Europe for the summer, then came home to marry her high school sweetheart, Dee Humphrey. She taught school in Fairfax County and Prince George's County, then worked as a Media Specialist in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. She and two partners owned a silk screening and embroidery company called Graphic Originals. Dee and Kevin were members of a group called, The Stunt Club, which challenged people to plan unusual activities on designated weekends. She and Dorothy Ridley wrote a book about the club's adventures called, The Best Stunt Ever. Besides being an author, Kevin was an artist and an avid reader, but enjoyed most being in the company of her friends and family.

 

Surviving is her loving husband, Dee and their three children, Bronwyn Leonard of Ocean City, MD, Hetty Yusavitz of Grasonville, MD and Brittain Humphrey of San Diego, CA; sister of Kenneth (Carol) Foley, Jr. of Upper Marlboro, MD, Karen P. Foley of Upper Marlboro, MD and Michael Foley of Eureka Springs, AR. She is also survived by two amazing grandchildren and two wonderful sons-in-law. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Kevin's name, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, One Charles Center, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201 or online by clicking HERE. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Eugene E. Sehrt, age 79, a resident of Edgewater for over 25 years died on Nov 10, at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. 


Born on June 23, 1930, in St. Louis, Mo., Eugene attended Officer's Candidate School at Ft. Knox, KY and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a tank commander and attained the rank of Second Lieutenant. After the war Eugene began working for Bell Systems which later became AT&T. He was employed there his entire working life. Eugene enjoyed electronics, gardening, science and technology. 


He is preceded in death by one son, Thomas Sehrt; and one brother, Ray Sehrt. 


Survivors include his wife, Patrica Barry Sehrt, whom he married on May 10, 1952; three sons, Gary Sehrt of Edgewater, Brian Sehrt of Lavonia Mich., Greg Sehrt of Edgewater; two sisters, Carol Boyer of Ga., Judy McWilliams of Mo.; two daughters-in-law, Lorraine Sehrt of Branchville N.J., and Faith Sehrt of Lavonia, Mich.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Eugene's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm where services will be held on Friday, Nov. 13 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Eugene's name to the charity of one's choice.

Allen Leonard Talbot, age 89, of Port Orange, FL and formerly of Annapolis, Maryland passed away in his home surrounded by those he loved on Monday, November 9, 2009. 


Allen was born December 21, 1919 in Annapolis, Maryland to Mobrey and Elizabeth Talbot. He was a WWII veteran of the US Army and dedicated years of his talents as an Inspector for the US Naval Ship Yard in Annapolis, MD. Mr. Talbot was a proud member of the VFW Post 304, The Chapel of Faith Church, Daytona Beach, FL, a lifetime member of the Elks Club of Port Orange, FL and for many years a Deacon at College Ave Baptist Church in MD. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, Church activities, but most of all spending time with his family and friends. He will best be remembered as a loving man with a kind word or action for all that knew him. 


He was the devoted father of Carol Beall and her husband Paul of Port Orange, FL; brother of Edwin Talbot of Summerfield, FL; grandfather of Katherine Brady, Lesa Barber and Brian Huffer. He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and 9 1/2 great-great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents, 2 sisters; Katherine Trott, and France Martinis both of Annapolis, MD and his beloved wife of 59 years Hazel Talbot. 


Friends are invited to Allen's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Monday, November 16, 2009 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm, where services will be held on Tuesday, November 17 at 1pm. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request donation in his name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Monday, November 9, 2009, the beloved husband of Phyllis Luken; devoted father of Julie (Kevin) Aanestad, Todd (Jennifer), Amy, and the late Paul C. Luken; brother of Thomas Luken and Mary Carol Younger; grandfather of Paul T., Nathan, Aaron and Ava Aanestad. Family and friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration on Friday, November 13 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, November 14 at 11:00AM at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Ave. N.W., Bldg 2 Room 3E05, Washington, D.C. 20307. This charity helps the families of the soldiers receiving care at the hospital. Please sign guestbook at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Evelyn Barger died peacefully with her family at her side at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. on Monday, November 9, 2009 at age 78. 


Evelyn was born on December 6, 1930 in Knoxville, Tenn. She married Herbert and they were married for 61 years and she enjoyed being a military wife. She was deeply involved with her Providence-Fort Washington United Methodist Church and assisted with various church functions and activities for more than 40 years. She was always giving and putting others above herself. 


She was a member of the Washington D.C. Constitution Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and served that association as Registrar and Treasurer for many years. 


She was a collateral descendant of Thomas Jefferson and co-authored, with her husband, Herbert, the family genealogy book, â€œThe Jefferson Family of Virginia.â€ 


Her greatest joy in life was being a wife, mother and grandma. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Barger, Fort Washington, MD. Other survivors include their four children: Linda F. Patterson, husband Jim, San Antonio, TX, Pamela A. Buell, husband Frank, Ashburn, VA, Harold L. Barger, wife Carol, Waldorf, MD, Rebecca K. Hart, husband Mike, Ashburn, VA. 


Her grandchildren were her most precious gems. They include 9 grandchildren, James, Justin and Jeffrey Patterson, Jessica Jones and Sarah Buell, Jennifer Johnson and Johanna Barger, and Rachel and Emily Hart. Her great-grandsons are Matthew Benny and Alexander James Patterson. 


She is also survived by her brother Herbert Bomar and sister Kathleen Ellis of Knoxville, TN and many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. 


All who wish to celebrate her life may call on Thursday, November 12 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. 


Services will be held on Friday, November 13, 11:00 a.m. at Providence-Fort Washington United Methodist Church, 10610 Old Fort Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 with Reverend Stephen Ricketts officiating. 


In lieu of flowers, donations or memorial contributions may be sent to Providence-Fort Washington United Methodist Church, 10610 Old Fort Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744. 


A private burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

William â€œBillâ€ J. MacQuilliam, a 30 year resident of Annapolis, and previously of Virginia and Florida, passed away on Sunday November 8, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. Bill was 69. Born March 23, 1940 in Washington, DC to the late Joseph H. and Alice M. MacQuilliam, he was a self employed builder/developer working in the Washington DC Metro area. He was the president of The MacQuilliam Organization. Bill was a member of numerous home building associations, the Annapolis Yacht Club and St. Mary's Parish in Annapolis. His hobbies included power boating, sailing, travelling and fine dining. He is survived by his wife Shari S. MacQuilliam, whom he married in August of 1984; his children Danny MacQuilliam and his wife Brenda of Crownsville, MD, Christopher, Kelly and Brittany MacQuilliam, all of Annapolis, MD; his sisters, Kathy Caponiti of Gaithersburg, MD and Pat Rawlings of Dunedin, Florida. Also survived by his grandchildren, Wesley, Matthew, Kevin, Kyle. Bill was predeceased by his granddaughter Samantha. Friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration at the Podickory Point Yacht and Beach Club, 2116 Bay Front Terrace, Annapolis, MD on Saturday, November 14 from 2 to 5pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your favorite leukemia, liver or kidney disease charity.

On Sunday, November 8, 2009, an honorary life member of American Legion Post 248 and volunteer at Andrews Air Force Base Hospital. The beloved husband of Audrey Smith, devoted father of Michael A.J. Smith, Michelle M. Hirtz and Kelly (Michael) Justice; brother of Betty Mabrey and Clifford Smith; grandfather of Jeremy and Joshua Smith, Emily, Anderson and Evan Justice. Family and Friends are invited to William's Life Celebration on Thursday, November 12 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, November 13 at 11:00AM. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Doryce B. Globus, 85, a 38-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Camp Springs, MD died on November 7, 2009 of natural causes. 


Born December 20, 1923 in Rocky Mount, NC, she was a volunteer for the Red Cross in Japan during the Korean Conflict. She was Docent at the William Paca House and Garden in Annapolis, MD. Her hobbies included travelling, reading and playing Bridge. 


She was the beloved wife of the late Karl Globus, whom she married in 1945 and who died in 2003; devoted mother of Diane Cheryl Edington of Los Angeles, CA, Karla Dee Diaz of Edgewater, MD and Suzan Raye Globus of Fair Haven, NJ; sister of Dewey Raymond Bracey of Carriere, MS; grandmother of Samuel Louis Diaz of Grass Valley, CA, Kendra Nicole Arroyo of Las Vegas, NV and Lauren Doral Mattia of Fair Haven, NJ; great-grandmother of Oliver Levine of Fairhaven, NJ and Sebastian Gabriel Arroyo of Las Vegas, NV. She is predeceased by her first husband, Arch Edington. 


Friends are invited to Doryce's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Lawrence â€œLarryâ€ James Treat, a 25 year resident of Edgewater, died on Friday November 6, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness. He was 67. 


He was born July 7, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Raymond & Constance Treat. He attended high school in New Jersey. Larry served in the US Navy aboard the USS Arlington, USS Interpreter and the USS Essex. He was stationed in Oakland, CA, the Philippines and Africa and served in Vietnam during the war. 


Larry worked for Lockheed Martin in quality assurance and also worked for Sears in Annapolis and helped to open the Sears store in Marley Station. 


He was past Commander of the American Legion Post 226 in Mayo, where he belonged to all three men's organizations. Larry was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Annapolis, and worked at the South County Senior Center running the snack bar. 


His hobbies included boating, music and spending time with family and friends. 


He is survived by his wife Cherami M. Wescott-Treat, whom he married in July of 1987, his children, Lawrence â€œLarryâ€ J. Treat, Jr. of East Hanover, New Jersey, John J. Treat of Staten Island, NY, and Heidi Traynor of Italy;his sister Christine Siecker of Beachwood, NJ, and was predeceased by his brother Bobby Treat. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Larry's Life Celebration on Monday from 2-4 & 6-8:30pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 10, at 9:30am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion P.A.S.R Cancer Programs, P.O. Box 432, Mayo, MD 21106. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Kathryn DiMeglio, 91, of Annapolis, MD died on November 4, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. 


Born April 14, 1918 in Hazelton, PA to the late Mary and Phillip Gallagher, she was a graduate of Manor High School in Millersville, PA in 1937 and Lancaster Business College in 1940. She was a loving mother and a devoted wife. Mrs. DiMeglio worked at The Pentagon after arriving in Wash DC in 1942 and was assigned to the Top Secret Room. Kathryn published her life story in 2000 as "Kitty's Vignnettes" to recount her full and fruitful life. 


She was the devoted wife of the late Julian DiMeglio, whom she married in 1944 and who died in 1984; loving mother of Connie Maione of Annapolis, MD, Joseph DiMeglio of Annapolis, MD, Marsha (Mike) Pfunder of Davidsonville, MD, James (Joann) DiMeglio of Bethesda, MD and Kathleen DiMeglio of Alrlington, VA; sister of James Gallagher of Hazelton, PA and the late Mary Kelly, who died in 2007. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Kathryn's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, November 9 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD at 10:30am. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Agnes' life on Saturday November 7, 2009 from 2pm until time of funeral service at 3pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home Chapel, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 2pm at Arlington National Cemetery. Guests are asked to meet at the Administration building at 1:30pm.

On Tuesday, November 3, 2009; the beloved wife of the late Bobby P. Matthews; mother of Lynne Marie, Beverly Anne, Valerie Elaine and David Eugene; sister of Isabelle, Anita and Sonny; she is also survived by two granddaughters, 13 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Matthews' Life Celebration on Monday, November 9, 2009 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD from 10am until time of service at 11am. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery private.

THOMAS FARAH (Age 89) 


On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, of Fort Washington, MD; beloved husband of Doris E. Farah for 57 years, and devoted father of two sons, Thomas and William. Born January 5, 1920, in Mt. Olive, NC, to Diab and Nazira Farah, he was raised in Clinton, NC, the third of seven children. After service in the U.S. Marine Corps, he joined his brothers in Washington, D.C. in the late 1940s, where he met and married his wife, Doris E. Grassi, in 1952. They continued to live and raise their family in the Washington Metropolitan area. In 1995, he retired as Chief Zoning Inspector for the District of Columbia. In addition to his wife and sons, he is survived by a brother, George Farah of Arlington, VA, a sister, Marie Beard of Raleigh, NC, and 14 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Farah's Life Celebration on Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill MD, with prayers at 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary, Mother of God Catholic Church, 727 5th Street, NW, Washington, D.C., Monday, November 9, 2009 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Capital Hospice. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Services and interment for Mr. Bullock will be in Manson, N.C. Boyd's Funeral Home in Warrenton, N.C. is handling arrangement in N.C.

On Tuesday, November 2, 2009 Bessie entered into eternal rest at Solomons Nursing Center. Formerly of Buffalo, NY, Bessie was the beloved wife of the late Donald C. Smith; mother of Suzanne Dispenza, Deborah (Bob) Boyd and the late David A. Smith. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Buffalo, NY.

Obituaries

Gladys Hamilton

Andrew Wall

Lester Hawkins

Marian Cibak

Joseph Midziolek

William Buckmaster

Joseph Warren

James Bellay

Kevin Humphrey

Eugene Sehrt

Allen Talbot

Paul Luken

Evelyn Barger

William MacQuilliam

William Smith

Doryce Globus

Lawrence Treat

George Klem

Kathryn DiMeglio

Agnes McKenzie

Hazel Matthews

Thomas Farah

Vernell Bullock

Bessie Smith